RET in Western Isles branded ‘election bribe’

March 26, 2011 News Editor

The pilot RET scheme which offers low cost ferry fares to and from the Western Isles has been described as nothing more than an ‘SNP […]

The long way home for injured Western Isles sailor

March 25, 2011 News Editor

After experiencing the vagaries of the high seas and seeing some unique cultures Stewart Graham, 46, who owns Inverness and Western Isles based Gael Force, […]

Western Isles National Trust staff prepare properties for tourists

March 25, 2011 News Editor

The National Trust for Scotland’s properties across the Outer Hebrides are being prepared to welcome spring and summer visitors. On St Kilda visitors will be able to see the results of last […]

Partial Road Closure sandwick road Stornoway

March 24, 2011 News Editor

As part of the on-going works required for the construction of the new Nicolson Institute, the main contractor FMP will commence operations to widen Sandwick Road (A866) […]

Coastguard proposals must be put to vote

March 24, 2011 News Editor

Western Isles MP Angus MacNeil has expressed frustration that a second debate on the future of coastguard service has taken place in Westminster Hall – […]

Warning Over Western Isles Doorstep Callers

March 24, 2011 News Editor

Trading Standards Officers advise members of the public to exercise caution before admitting doorstep callers into their homes. A spokesperson said ‘Always ask to see […]

Ferry pilot boost’s Hebridean tourism

March 23, 2011 News Editor

An early report into the findings of the ‘Assessment of the Impacts of the Road Equivalent Tariff Pilot’ was released by Transport Scotland today – […]

Western Isles SNP candidate welcomes “Fair Fuel Stabiliser”

March 23, 2011 News Editor

Western Isles SNP candidate  Alasdair Allan, has welcomed the Chancellor’s introduction of a “Fair Fuel Stabiliser”, but said there is a very long way to go before the islands enjoy […]

Police in Western Isles target those supplying alcohol to young people

March 22, 2011 News Editor

Police in the Western Isles are tightening the rein on those who supply alcohol to underage young people and are asking public to be just […]

Lews Castle College to Lead on Key Marine Renewable Energy Research Project

March 22, 2011 News Editor

Lews Castle College UHI, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, is to lead on a key research project that could help to […]

NHS Western Isles endorses the appointment of specialist neurological nursing support

March 22, 2011 News Editor

NHS Western Isles today (Tuesday) agreed in principle the need to further develop neurological services and enhance local support for patients with MS and other […]

NHS Western Isles achieves Silver Healthy Working Lives Award

March 22, 2011 News Editor

Just over a year after achieving the Healthy Working Lives Bronze Award, NHS Western Isles has been successful in achieving the prestigious Silver Award. NHS […]

Funds raised for Hebridean Men’s Cancer Group

March 22, 2011 News Editor

An impressive total of £290 raised from the annual Men’s Health Forum ‘ Battle of the Sexes’ event was recently handed over to the Hebridean men’s Cancer […]